Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner can now fully implement his plans after a focused summer transfer window, with the team earning a 2-2 draw at Liverpool last time out. Forest currently sit 15th in the Premier League with one point from their opening two matches, scoring two goals and conceding three.
Andoni Iraola's wait for a first Premier League win as Liverpool manager continued after a 2-2 draw with a determined Nottingham Forest side at Anfield. Dan Ndoye opened the scoring with his first league goal since August 2025, before Morgan Gibbs-White converted a penalty following a rare error from goalkeeper Alisson. Alexander Isak and Victor Muñoz struck for the hosts to salvage a point in an entertaining affair.
Forest's charged-up tempo following two consecutive defeats was noted after the tense battle. Oliver Glasner's side showed resilience to take a point on the road, leaving them five points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest pursued a strategy of quality over quantity during the recent transfer window. Manager Oliver Glasner prefers to work with a smaller squad, so a huge influx of players was never planned after last summer's 13 arrivals. The club focused on adding depth and quality in key positions with targeted signings.
Liam Delap's £50 million arrival from Chelsea and the successful £34 million pursuit of defender Ousmane Diomande were the headline moves. Glasner will look for Diomande to slot into a back three alongside Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic, while Daniel Munoz's arrival from Crystal Palace provides competition for Ola Aina at right-back. Delap is viewed as the long-term replacement for Chris Wood, with the hope he can rediscover form after a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge.
With the transfer window closed and no European football this season, Oliver Glasner has the time and stability to shape his Nottingham Forest team. Glasner has stated he is "not a magician" and warned supporters not to expect instant results. The squad now has an unusual familiarity, especially following last summer's significant overhaul.
The manager knows and trusts midfielder Xaver Schlager from their time together at Wolfsburg, though there was no direct headline replacement for the departed Elliot Anderson. The smaller squad should be able to handle the demands of a domestic-only campaign, avoiding the fatigue that impacted last season's run to the Europa League semi-finals. The current squad details are available on our squad page.
Nottingham Forest's immediate focus shifts to their next Premier League fixture at the City Ground. They host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, September 5th. Spurs, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, have lost their first two league matches and sit 20th in the table, making this a key early-season encounter for both clubs.
De Zerbi could hand debuts to new signings as he seeks his team's first league goal of the campaign. Forest will look to build on their point at Anfield and secure a first win of the season in front of their own fans. The team's league position and form can be tracked on our standings page. Their next match is at home against Tottenham.
